Tool and Die Makers Salary by State
The national median pay for tool and die makers is $64,050 a year. By state, it ranges from $46,190 in West Virginia to $109,390 in Washington.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $44,680
- 25th percentile
- $51,490
- Median
- $64,050
- 75th percentile
- $78,770
- Top 10%
- $92,680
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 56,930 jobs.
Median pay in 45 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $109,390 | +71% | $58,560 | $116,850 | 1,510 |
| 2 | Kansas | $83,890 | +31% | $51,350 | $92,670 | 660 |
| 3 | Maine | $79,910 | +25% | $50,510 | $87,870 | 80 |
| 4 | Connecticut | $77,540 | +21% | $47,770 | $100,200 | 1,880 |
| 5 | California | $77,030 | +20% | $45,710 | $104,260 | 1,790 |
| 6 | New Jersey | $74,460 | +16% | $48,890 | $96,960 | 540 |
| 7 | Oregon | $73,930 | +15% | $44,780 | $110,590 | 300 |
| 8 | North Dakota | $73,130 | +14% | $60,330 | $82,270 | 70 |
| 9 | Minnesota | $71,020 | +11% | $49,510 | $93,230 | 1,150 |
| 10 | New Hampshire | $69,910 | +9% | $52,000 | $93,480 | 250 |
| 11 | Vermont | $69,300 | +8% | $50,480 | $106,640 | 140 |
| 12 | Nebraska | $69,150 | +8% | $49,680 | $83,140 | 360 |
| 13 | Wisconsin | $68,120 | +6% | $46,940 | $81,670 | 2,450 |
| 14 | New York | $68,080 | +6% | $48,700 | $94,730 | 1,270 |
| 15 | Indiana | $68,050 | +6% | $46,810 | $92,940 | 4,090 |
| 16 | Massachusetts | $67,230 | +5% | $47,200 | $93,810 | 850 |
| 17 | Kentucky | $66,570 | +4% | $46,570 | $90,150 | 1,900 |
| 18 | Oklahoma | $65,870 | +3% | $36,110 | $80,730 | 330 |
| 19 | Michigan | $65,590 | +2% | $46,930 | $92,910 | 9,420 |
| 20 | South Carolina | $65,250 | +2% | $41,920 | $80,990 | 870 |
| 21 | Iowa | $65,000 | +1% | $51,540 | $80,170 | 760 |
| 22 | Alabama | $64,800 | +1% | $45,520 | $80,430 | 690 |
| 23 | Virginia | $64,050 | 0% | $47,400 | $86,880 | 390 |
| 24 | Florida | $63,890 | 0% | $45,570 | $79,750 | 440 |
| 25 | Colorado | $63,800 | 0% | $43,540 | $94,110 | 160 |
| 26 | Rhode Island | $63,430 | −1% | $43,750 | $83,520 | 260 |
| 27 | Ohio | $62,280 | −3% | $42,080 | $84,840 | 5,520 |
| 28 | Nevada | $61,350 | −4% | $46,580 | $81,560 | 220 |
| 29 | Illinois | $61,170 | −4% | $39,490 | $82,520 | 5,220 |
| 30 | Pennsylvania | $61,160 | −5% | $46,010 | $78,090 | 3,380 |
| 31 | North Carolina | $61,060 | −5% | $43,770 | $79,180 | 1,580 |
| 32 | Missouri | $60,810 | −5% | $39,560 | $94,550 | 1,280 |
| 33 | Tennessee | $60,760 | −5% | $45,600 | $81,390 | 2,930 |
| 34 | Georgia | $60,020 | −6% | $44,920 | $78,810 | 850 |
| 35 | South Dakota | $59,770 | −7% | $43,830 | $69,940 | 60 |
| 36 | Arizona | $59,140 | −8% | $38,720 | $87,200 | 310 |
| 37 | Maryland | $58,110 | −9% | $37,110 | $81,120 | 70 |
| 38 | Mississippi | $57,980 | −9% | $40,090 | $76,540 | 300 |
| 39 | Idaho | $57,800 | −10% | $38,020 | $78,640 | 50 |
| 40 | Arkansas | $56,840 | −11% | $30,830 | $76,890 | 290 |
| 41 | Utah | $56,740 | −11% | $44,950 | $84,120 | 270 |
| 42 | Texas | $55,470 | −13% | $36,350 | $85,500 | 1,710 |
| 43 | New Mexico | $47,960 | −25% | $40,260 | $79,040 | 40 |
| 44 | Louisiana | $46,950 | −27% | $40,200 | $62,240 | 170 |
| 45 | West Virginia | $46,190 | −28% | $35,410 | $65,840 | 40 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Tool and Die Makers salary questions
Which state pays tool and die makers the most?
Washington, with a median of $109,390 a year (+71% vs. the national median of $64,050). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays tool and die makers the least?
West Virginia, with a median of $46,190 a year (−28% vs. national).
Where do most tool and die makers work?
Michigan has the most jobs, about 9,420, with a median of $65,590.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.